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    July 3, 2024
    This year's report features insights, KPIs, and leadership data from hundreds of collision repair operators.
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    AVOIDING WORKFLOW INTERRUPTIONS: As a vehicle moves through Evolve’s repair “assembly line,” the team is constantly looking for areas where the process gets bogged down to make improvements.

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    How digital marketing maneuvers can help keep shops top-of-mind with customers old and new.
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    ALWAYS BE RECRUITING: Dave Dunn has run Dave's Auto Body for nearly 50 years, and his approach to recruiting has included a 'waiting line' of viable candidates.
    Noah Brown
    June 2, 2025
    You can turn recruiting into your shop’s strength with just 30 minutes every quarter.
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    THE NEXT GENERATION: James Ivanowski's (left) oldest son, Jonah (far right) works as an estimator and is involved in most high-level decisions for the business.
    Lindsey Gainer
    June 2, 2025
    Proud of their legacy, Hollingsworth Auto Service’s family owners have pivoted to meet the industry’s shifting needs.
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    PRE-SCAN: An advanced inspection should include a pre-scan on crucial ADAS functions.
    Steve Trapp
    May 22, 2025
    Refinements to processes, including using AI, can reduce supplements to improve repair cycle time, overall customer satisfaction, and sales volume.
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    May 21, 2025
    Building a strong workplace culture isn’t necessarily easy, but it can be simple. Learn how one shop in Chicago makes their employees feel valued.
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    Todd Kortemeier
    May 8, 2025
    Here's how one AI-based tool helps shop owners take the power back over their profits.
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    One collision repair industry executive is making sure struggling employees get a chance to recover.

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